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Albion Mines “Samson”, “Hercules” and “John Buddle”
The “Samson” and its two sisters were among the first steam locomotives in Canada. They had been ordered from Hackworth in Durham for the Albion mines in Nova Scotia. In May 1839 they arrived disassembled by ship in C...
General
| Property | Albion Mines “Samson”, “Hercules” and “John Buddle”Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1838 |
| Manufacturers | Timothy Hackworth |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-6-0 (Six-coupled) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Albion Mines “Samson”, “Hercules” and “John Buddle”Remove |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2.64 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.64 m |
| Service weight | 17.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 17.2 t |
| Axle load | 5.7 t |
| Water capacity | 2,044 l |
Power plant
| Property | Albion Mines “Samson”, “Hercules” and “John Buddle”Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,219 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 4.1 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 387 x 406 mm |
Power
| Property | Albion Mines “Samson”, “Hercules” and “John Buddle”Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 60 kW (82 PS) |
| Top speed | 13 km/h |
| Starting effort | 17.6 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Albion Mines “Samson”, “Hercules” and “John Buddle”Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 9.59 |
| Optimal speed | 21 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
